CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR

SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NAPLES

Scholarship Award For The 2009-2010 School Year

In 1982, Hal and Jimmie Lou Jacobs encouraged First Baptist Church Naplesto establish a
scholarship fund to help young people fulfill God’s call on their life to vocational Christian
service. Hal served 17 years as chairman of the Scholarship Committee for seminary and
college students until his death in 1999. Scholarships have been awarded to 88 men and
women who attended or are now attending seminaries, universities, colleges, and Bible
colleges across the USA and Hungary. While our current recipients prepare to serve, many
former recipients are working for Christ in churches and other ministries in the following
capacities:

Pa s t o r ; A s s o c i a t e Pa s to r ; Yo u t h M i n i s t e r ;
M i n i s t e r o f M u s i c ; C h r i s t i a n S c h o o l Te a c h e r ;
C h r i s t i a n Ps y c h o l o g i s t ; C o u n s e l o r ; E v a n g e l i s t ;
Missionary; Missionary Doctor; Missionary Nurse

God’s call to vocational Christian service has been reaffirmed to our recipients through
God’s Word in scriptures like:

“ H o w c a n t h e y b e l i e v e i n t h e o n e o f w h o m t h ey h a v e n o t h e a r d ?
And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
A n d h o w c a n t h e y p r e a c h u n l es s t h e y a r e s e n t . ” Romans 10:14,15

He said to them, “Go into all the world and

preach the good news to all creation.” Mark 16:15

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Susan Dickson - Chairperson - 239-455-4224 -

susandickson2@embarqmail.com
- 239-290-0416 (Cell)

Judy Abatecola - Member - 239-390-9673 -

jca517@email.com
Robert Kantner - Member - 239-597-2233 -
rkantner@fbalions.org
Kevin Van Duser - Staff Liaison - 239-597-6057 -
kvanduser@fbcn.org

FOR COMMITTEE USE ONLY:

Scholarship Awarded to: ________________________________________________

Approved by: _________________________________________________________

Date Approved: __________ Amount of Award for 2009-2010: _________________

Amount per Semester: $ _________________________

Tuition Due Dates: 1stPayment __________ 2ndPayment __________

3rdPayment __________ 4th Payment __________

02/23/09 Application: 2009-
2010
2009-2010 APPLICATION
CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR
SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
Scholarship help is currently available for students completing a Bachelors or Masters
degree while pursuing a vocational call to ministry in the following areas: Pastor, Associate
Pastor (Pre-School, Children, Students, Adults, Music & Worship), Biblical Counseling,
Evangelism, and Missions.

Criteria for selection and Requirements of all scholarship recipients:

1. Applicant must first notify Susan Dickson, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, of

their desire for scholarship assistance. When the application is ready, the applicant
will be notified.

2. Application must be submitted for consideration by May 1st for the next school
year.
New applicants applying mid-year are to submit application by November 1st.

3. Applicant must be a member, in good standing, of First Baptist Church Naples at the
time of first application. Dual membership is recommended between FBCN and a
local church near your school. Students completing college courses in the Naples
area will continue their church ministry involvement at FBCN.

4. Applicant must have made his/her call to Vocational Christian Service public by
presenting
himself/herself to the church body during a worship service at First Baptist Church
Naples.
Meet with Forrest Head to express your call and set a date to make your call public.

5. Scholarships will be awarded to those students currently enrolled, or enrolling, in

a Southern Baptist Seminary, then to applicants in Southern Baptist universities or
colleges, then to schools approved by the Baptist church.

6. A personal interview before the Scholarship Committee is required after application

is received.

7. Applicants must demonstrate a willingness to help himself/herself as much as

possible.

8. A financial need for scholarship assistance must be evident or anticipated.

9. The decision to award a scholarship resides totally with the Scholarship Committee.

10. The scholarship amount will be determined each year based on funds available.

11. Communication with the committee throughout the year is extremely important.
Notify Susan Dickson immediately of any changes to your E-mail or Home Address,
Phone #,
School Transfer, Area of Study, Marriage Status, etc

If you are selected for a scholarship, you will need to meet these additional deadlines:

12. Confirm your 2nd semester enrollment and your check information by November 1st
to Susan
Dickson, committee chairperson.
 • 2nd semester tuition checks will not be sent until this notification is received.
• All scholarship monies are disbursed directly to applicant’s school.

13. Recipients of this scholarship who wish to continue receiving assistance another
year, must
notify Susan Dickson, committee chairperson, by January 31st of each year.

I have read the criteria and met all requirements before submission of my
application. (check or initial box)

02/23/09 -1- Application:

2009-2010
2009-2010 CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR
SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
Submit application: (1) through the internet to susandickson2@embarqmail.com
or (2) print and mail completed application to:
First Baptist Church Naples
c/o Susan Dickson, Chairperson,
Seminary & College Scholarship Committee
202 Monterey Dr.
Naples, FL 34119-4622

Name:____________________________________________________________________
(Last) (First) (Middle)

Naples Home Address: _______________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________
(City) (State) (Zip)

Naples Home Telephone: (_____)__________________________________________

Home Address (at school): (If this information is not yet known, make a reminder note to
supply it ASAP.)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(City) (State) (Zip)

Home Telephone (at school): ( )____________ Cell # ( )____________________

E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________________________

Church Membership: (yes/no) _______Where?___________________________________

I am involved in the following ministry area(s) in my church:
________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth ______________________________________________________________

EDUCATIONAL PLANS
Name of your College or Seminary, City/State: _________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

What degree are you seeking? ______________________________________________

What is your 2009-2010status? (i.e. Freshman or 2nd yr. Masters)
____________________
Give date of completion or estimated completion date(s) of ALL the following
degrees:
Date Degree Area
Bachelors Degree ____________________ in ____________________________
Masters Degree ____________________ in ____________________________

Christian Vocation you plan to follow upon completion of college or seminary.

___________
_________________________________________________________________________

Will you be a full-time or part-time student? __________ # Credits/Semester

___________

02/23/09 -2- Application:

2009-2010

ACADEMIC HISTORY

High School Attended: ______________________________________________________

Year Graduated: __________ GPA (un-weighted) __________ GPA (weighted)__________

College(s) or Seminary(s) Attended:

1. (Name) ________________________________________________________________
Years Attended: __________ GPA ________________ Graduation: ____________

2. (Name) ________________________________________________________________
Years Attended: ___________ GPA ________________ Graduation: ____________

HIGH SCHOOL &/OR COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

Briefly describe your school ACTIVITIES – i.e., advanced academics, student

clubs,
honor societies, athletics, music, etc. List any offices held:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

CHURCH & CIVIC ACTIVITIES

List CHURCH AND CIVIC activities in which you have been involved during the past
4 years.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List current employment and jobs you held during high school &/or college and
seminary:

Employer-Job Position Dates Hrs./Wk.

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

YOUR CALL TO VOCATIONAL CHRISTIAN SERVICE

Date my Call to full-time Vocational Christian Servicewas made public:
________________
Location: ___________________________________________________________

God has called me to: (area of service) _________________________________________

02/23/09 -3- Application:
2009-2010
FINANCIAL DATA
Will you be working during the school year? Yes ___ No ____ Hrs./Wk
____
Will you have to pay non-resident fees? Yes ___ No ____
Have you made efforts to seek other scholarships?Yes ___ No ____
(i.e.: Academic, Athletic, Community Service, ROTC, etc.)
If No, why not? __________________________________________________________
Have you been awarded any other scholarship(s)? Yes ___ (list below) No
____
Type Scholarship (List on back if needed) * Value Expiration Date
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

To meet your school expenses, are you receiving, or have you applied for any type
of grant, student loan, work study or other financial aid - i.e., FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid)? Yes ____ (list below) No____ If no, why
not? ______________________

Type Aid (List on back if needed) ** Value Expiration Date

___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

Breakdown of Expenses - For Entire School Year:

Tuition - $ _________________
Books - $ _________________
Room & Board - $ _________________
Travel - $ _________________

TOTAL for Entire School Year = $ _________________

MINUS *Scholarships - $ _________________

** Financial Aid - $ _________________

Family Contribution - $ _________________

 Other (describe on back) - $ _________________

TOTAL Aid & Contributions = $ __________________

TOTAL EXPECTED NEED - $ __________________

Tuition Dates: Your scholarship covers the period August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010.
(Usual payment plan is 1 check per semester.)
1stSem. Due Date _______ 2nd Sem. Due Date ________ 3rd Sem. Due Date
_______

* All scholarship checks are sent directly to the school. Provide contact
information:
Name of School ____________________________________________________________
School’s Business Office Address: ______________________________________________
(ATTN:) _________________________________________________________________
(Street) __________________________________________________________________
(City)_______________________________________ (State) _____ (Zip)_____________
Your Student ID #__________________________________________
School’s Business Office Telephone: ( _)_________________ Fax: (____)____________
School’s Business Office E-mail Address: ________________________________________

02/23/09 - 4- Application:
2009-2010

CONTACT PERSON

In the rare occasion we can’t reach you, please provide a contact person (local if
possible):

Name_______________________________________ Relationship ___________________

Phone #: (___)__________________

FAMILY DATA

Your Marital Status? ________ Spouse’s Name ________________________________

Is your spouse employed? ______ Total number of dependents in your household?

________

Your Children (names & ages) _________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Parents or Guardian Names: (Relationship) ______________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
(Last) (First) (Middle)
_________________________________________________________________________
(Last) (First) (Middle)

Father’s Address: Mother’s Address:

___________________________________ __________________________________

___________________________________ __________________________________
(City) (State) (Zip) (City) (State)
(Zip)

Phone (hm) _________________________ Phone (hm) _______________________

(wk) _________________________ (wk) _______________________

Explain any extraordinary expenses affecting personal or family financial

situation.
_________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Number of family members attending college during the 2009-2010 school year
who are dependent upon the family’s income? _________

02/23/09 -5- Application:

2009-2010
 Include the following items with your application:

1. Your personal testimony. (Use Page 7 below)

2. Your Statement of God’s call to Vocational Christian Service. (Use Page 8

below)

3. Photo of yourself suitable to be used for publication in First Word. Scan

your photo and send it via e-mail to the committee chairman, (see Page
1), or call the chairperson to arrange delivery of your photo & we will
scan it and return the photo to you.

4. Print 2 copies of the Personal Recommendation form. (Final pages

below)
Ask two individuals to complete and mail the form to us upon completion.
NOTE: The scholarship committee already receives input from FBCN pastors
regarding all applicants. You are asked to submit Personal
Recommendation statements from others, like…

 One from a teacher, professor, or advisor.

 One from someone related to a ministry you

are currently involved in or attending (other than a pastor.)

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU PRINT A COPY OF YOUR

COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR YOUR RECORDS.
MAKE NOTE OF ANY MISSING INFORMATION THAT STILL NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED.
BRING ALL WITH YOU TO THE INTERVIEW.
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The Scholarship Committee wishes to thank you for submitting your

application. We will seek God’s guidance in our decision for your scholarship
request. We commit to you our prayer support as you prepare yourself during
the coming school year to fulfill His call on your life. We encourage you to
contact us at any time. Do not hesitate to ask us questions regarding your
education path, to ask for specific prayer needs, or to seek assistance with any
other need which we may be able to help you.

May God richly bless you,

First Baptist Church of Naples

Scholarship Committee

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Please consider my Scholarship Application for the 2009-2010 School Year.

I understand that my application will not be considered until completed in full.

Your Signature: ________________________________

Note: Applicant will be notified when your application is received so an interview can be
scheduled.

02/23/09 -6- Application:

2009-2010
MY TESTIMONY:
02/23/09 -7- Application:
2009-2010
My Statement of God’s Call to Full-time Vocational Christian Service:
02/23/09 -8- Application:
2009-2010
PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION FORM
2009-2010 CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR
SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
I, (print applicant’s name) _______________________________________, waive my right to see all Personal
Recommendations submitted on my behalf.

(Applicant’s Signature) ______________________________________________________ (Date) ____________

The person listed above is a new applicant for a scholarship provided by First Baptist Church Naples,
Florida. In awarding scholarships, it is the desire of the Scholarship Committee to support applicants
who have a clear commitment to God’s call on their life to full-time Vocational Christian Service. We
rely on you to aid us in this decision. We will appreciate your frank appraisal of the applicant’s
character and capacity to profit from further education. Information submitted will be regarded as
confidential. After filling out this form, please sign and mail directly to:
First Baptist Church
c/o Susan Dickson, Scholarship Committee Chairperson
202 Monterey Dr.
Naples, FL 34119

Signature ____________________________________________________________________________

Name (please print) ____________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________________________ Date __________________________

 E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________________________________

(Use the back of this sheet or attach an additional page, to provide more details on any of the
following items.)

1. How long have you known the applicant? _________

As: Professor/Teacher____ Advisor ____ Ministry Leader ____ Other _______________________

2. What has the applicant shared with you about his/her call to service?
____________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Do you feel the applicant is making proper effort toward successful completion of his/her
education and involvement in ministry opportunities?
_______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

4. From the standpoint of character, state why, or why not, you would recommend this
applicant. Please include any additional comments regarding your knowledge of this student
which you feel will assist our committee.

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On behalf of the Scholarship Committee and the applicant, thank you for taking your valued time
to complete this recommendation form. May God richly bless you.

02/23/09 Re-Application:
2009-2010
PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION FORM
2009-2010 CHRISTIAN VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR
SEMINARY AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
I, (print applicant’s name) _______________________________________, waive my right to see all Personal
Recommendations submitted on my behalf.

(Applicant’s Signature) ______________________________________________________ (Date) ____________

The person listed above is a new applicant for a scholarship provided by First Baptist Church Naples,
Florida. In awarding scholarships, it is the desire of the Scholarship Committee to support applicants
who have a clear commitment to God’s call on their life to full-time Vocational Christian Service. We
must rely on you to aid us in this decision. We will appreciate your frank appraisal of the applicant’s
character and capacity to profit from further education. Information submitted will be regarded as
confidential. After filling out this form, please sign and mail directly to:
First Baptist Church
c/o Susan Dickson, Scholarship Committee Chairperson
202 Monterey Dr.
Naples, FL 34119

Signature ____________________________________________________________________________
 Name _______________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________________________ Date __________________________

E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________________________________

(Use the back of this sheet or attach an additional page, to provide more details on any of the
following items.)

4. How long have you known the applicant? _________

As: Professor/Teacher____ Advisor ____ Ministry Leader ____ Other _______________________

5. What has the applicant shared with you about his/her call to service?
____________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
6. Do you feel the applicant is making proper effort toward successful completion of his/her
education and involvement in ministry opportunities?
_______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

4. From the standpoint of character, state why, or why not, you would recommend this
applicant. Please include any additional comments regarding your knowledge of this student
which you feel will assist our committee.

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On behalf of the Scholarship Committee and the applicant, thank you for taking your valued time
to complete this recommendation form. May God richly bless you .

02/23/09 Re-Application:
2009-2010